BushwalkBushwalk
30 min to 45 min
30 min to 1 h
| Start | (-32.3050902,115.6938082) |
| Mode | Bus Car Ferry |
| Directions | From Ennis Avenue, 1
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After 90 m find the "Tombolo" (60 m on your left).
Tombolo
Tombolo
The sandbar (or tombolo) that connects Penguin Island with the mainland was fully vegetated in 1837 when the area was first surveyed. It is hazardous to attempt to cross to and from the mainland via this sandbar. Please stay safe and wait for the ferry.
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The sandbar (or tombolo) that connects Penguin Island with the mainland was fully vegetated in 1837 when the area was first surveyed. It is hazardous to attempt to cross to and from the mainland via this sandbar. Please stay safe and wait for the ferry.
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After another 10 m find the "Penguin Island Boardwalk" (on your right).
Penguin Island Boardwalk
Penguin Island Boardwalk
A network of timber boardwalks from the Penguin Island Jetty leads to the Discovery Centre and all the main points of interest around the island. The Department of Parks and Wildlife constructed these boardwalks around the island to protect the fragile environment, natural vegetation, and many birds' nests, including fairy penguins.
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A network of timber boardwalks from the Penguin Island Jetty leads to the Discovery Centre and all the main points of interest around the island. The Department of Parks and Wildlife constructed these boardwalks around the island to protect the fragile environment, natural vegetation, and many birds' nests, including fairy penguins.
After another 130 m find the "Western Mining Research and Management Centre" (10 m on your left).
Western Mining Research and Management Centre
Western Mining Research and Management Centre
A research and management centre on Penguin island, built with funding from WMC Resources Ltd, provides accommodation and facilities for researchers to study the area's wildlife and landforms. This region is quite significant for scientific research.
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A research and management centre on Penguin island, built with funding from WMC Resources Ltd, provides accommodation and facilities for researchers to study the area's wildlife and landforms. This region is quite significant for scientific research.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the swimming beach through the picnic area. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 10 m find the "Penguin Island Discovery Centre" (20 m on your left).
Penguin Island Discovery Centre
Penguin Island Discovery Centre
Visitors can see fairy penguins up close in an environment similar to their natural habitat and learn about their intriguing lifestyle. Penguin commentaries and feeding times are at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm during the island's open season. The glass walls of the pool provide unrestricted underwater views of these delightful birds, and the centre has information panels and touch-tables to help you plan your day and learn more about the history and inhabitants of the island.
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Visitors can see fairy penguins up close in an environment similar to their natural habitat and learn about their intriguing lifestyle. Penguin commentaries and feeding times are at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm during the island's open season. The glass walls of the pool provide unrestricted underwater views of these delightful birds, and the centre has information panels and touch-tables to help you plan your day and learn more about the history and inhabitants of the island.
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After another 80 m find the "Caves - Penguin Island" (40 m on your right).
Caves - Penguin Island
Caves - Penguin Island
The caves that fringe the beach have an interesting history but should be admired from a distance, as they have a rockfall risk area and access to them is not permitted.
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The caves that fringe the beach have an interesting history but should be admired from a distance, as they have a rockfall risk area and access to them is not permitted.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the Northern Lookout. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 45 m come to "Western Beach - Penguin Island".
Western Beach - Penguin Island
Western Beach - Penguin Island
At the beach, you can see the limestone rocks that form the core of Penguin Island. This area offers good snorkelling and swimming opportunities in calm conditions. Beware of the ocean swells that hit the western side of the island.
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At the beach, you can see the limestone rocks that form the core of Penguin Island. This area offers good snorkelling and swimming opportunities in calm conditions. Beware of the ocean swells that hit the western side of the island.
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Class 2/6 Easy track |
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| Length | 1 km |
| Time | 30 min to 45 min |
| Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) |
| Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Signage | Clearly signposted (1/6) |
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6) |
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
Toilet: There is one 310 m from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
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Find the Picnic Area - Penguin Island at the start.
After another 45 m come to "Northern Lookout - Penguin Island".
